Israel-Iran Tensions Surge as Strikes, Diplomacy Collide
Air defenses and explosions rock Tehran after Israeli strikes as the U.S. weighs action and allies convene in Geneva to seek a diplomatic path forward.
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Congress Moves to Rein In Trump’s War Powers Amid Mideast Tensions
As Iran-Israel tensions rise, U.S. lawmakers push a bill to curb President Trump’s authority to deploy troops, reigniting the debate over war powers and constitutional checks.
Dialogue, Not Force: How Ceasefire Talks Can Defuse the Israel-Iran Clash
Chinese President Xi Jinping urges urgent ceasefire and talks to resolve the Israel-Iran conflict as regional powers warn of a looming wider instability.
Tensions Escalate: Israel and Iran Exchange Strikes Amid Uncertainty Over U.S. Role
Israel and Iran traded air attacks overnight, with Israel deploying over 50 fighter jets in three waves against 40 targets and Iran striking a command center near a hospital.
Israel Conducts Airstrikes in Western Iran Amid Rising Tensions
Israel’s air force struck missile sites in western Iran after Iran’s missile barrage injured over 270 people, marking a steep rise in cross-border hostilities.
Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin Discuss Middle East in Phone Talks
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin exchanged views on Middle East tensions during a phone call, underscoring diplomatic coordination.
New Israel-Iran Clash: 7-Day Airstrike Timeline
A surprise Israeli air campaign on June 13 ignited seven straight days of exchanges with Iran, marking a fresh escalation in long-standing tensions.
Iranian Missiles Illuminate Night Sky Over Tel Aviv and Haifa
On June 19, Iranian missiles struck Tel Aviv and Haifa in the seventh day of conflict, with CGTN footage capturing fiery streaks and powerful detonations over the city.
U.S. Weighs Deterrence vs. Action in Escalating Israel-Iran Conflict
As Israel and Iran trade strikes, the U.S. ramps up deterrence while balancing diplomacy and public opinion in a high-stakes standoff.
Israel Strikes Iran’s Natanz and Arak Nuclear Sites Overnight
Israel struck nuclear sites in Natanz and Arak overnight, targeting a reactor near Arak and a weapons development facility in Natanz with no radioactive leaks.